Tips for Buying, Selling & Renting Real Estate in New Zealand - Page 22

Measured national picture continues alongside strong regional results - REINZ stats September 2026

REINZ data for September 2026 shows the median price outside Auckland was effectively unchanged on a year earlier, while lower annual sales and longer selling times reflected the measured pace of recent months.

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Property decisions aren't on hold, the regions are proving it

Steady values, more choice and opportunities emerging across the regions. See what’s happening in today’s property market and what it could mean for you.

How Sensory Details Influence Buyer Decisions

Buyers notice more than what they see. From light and layout to smell, sound and temperature, discover the small details that can shape how someone feels about your home, and the simple fixes that can make a difference.

How Local Market Conditions Impact Your Home Improvement Decisions

Thinking of selling your home within the next five years? Deciding which renovations will add the most value can feel like a gamble. The key is to find the sweet spot between what your local market demands and what suits your own needs and budget.

5 Strategies for a Safe Open Home

While New Zealand is generally a safe place to live, preparing to sell a home requires caution. You should make your home appealing to buyers, not thieves. Understand and mitigate the following potential risks to support a smooth and safe sales process.

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4 clever ways to add extra living space for better rental income

Property Management

Adding an extra room or ancillary dwelling to your rental is one of the best ways to increase rental income—especially if you’re going from three bedrooms to four. After all, more rooms means more tenants, and therefore a higher rent return.Text here for summary items

Is building to rent the answer?

Buying

Is Build to Rent (BTR) the answer, or have the amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act already addressed many of the issues BTR is designed to address?

The methods of sale for lifestyle properties

Selling

Picking the right sale method for your lifestyle property or lifestyle block can be the difference between disappointment and elation. This article will guide you through the most popular methods of sale, and which of them is most suitable for your property.

Renovations that devalue your house

Selling

Are you tempted to try some DIY? The increase in social media activity teamed with a shortage of builders and view fatigue due to the lockdowns certainly has most of us itching to test out some home renovation skills.

Interior design tips to help sell your home

Selling

While there's no magic wand ensuring that buyers will fall in love with your home, there are a few winning ways to stage your home all geared to help you showcase it well.

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